Iron ore price tumbles on persistently weak fundamentals in China

Indian exports jumped 170% to 44 million tons last year — most of which went to China.

Operations have resumed at Cape Preston West and Varanus Island, according to a statement from Pilbara Ports Authority.

In a case of history rhyming, critical metal developers sit at the edge of enormous opportunity.

The miner also announced a pay out to shareholders of about 2.74 reais ($0.5520) per share.

The complication for Nippon Steel is that regulators may look unfavorably on whether its acquisition of US Steel could allow more access to US markets for Chinese-sourced steel.

The miner has announced a $1.6 billion impairment charge on its De Beers diamond business owing to faltering demand.

The miners have signed an agreement to integrate the Serra da Serpentina deposit into the Minas-Rio iron ore complex.

Dampier is used by Rio Tinto Group to export iron ore.

Imports to China, the world's largest iron ore consumer, hit a record high last year on strong demand.